Classic Radio 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat

Classic Radio 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat

Author: Wyatt Cox April 14, 2026 Duration: 2:24:09
Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago.  After a speech from President Truman, Jimmy proclaims the President the best guest star he’s had all season. Guest Victor Moore returns and he and Jimmy investigate the housing shortage. 

Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 76 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland in his original screen role.   An adaptation of the 1949 science-fiction baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."
  
Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Russian Diplomat.   Sam Shovel appears in, "The Case Of The Russian Diplomat Who Took The 6:00 P.M. Boat Back To Russia," or, "Red Sails In The Sunset."

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Henry the Shortstop.  Henry announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama’s Living Arrangements.  Will Mama live on the farm?  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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